Category: Camping

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – UCO, Morakniv, and Esbit

    UCO UCO Goes ECO with New Mess Kits The Seattle-based brand expands its popular mess ware lineup with kits made from recycled plastic. UCO has been crafting quality outdoor gear since 1971. In 2019, the brand debuted UCO Ware, a line of mess kits and utensils for the modern explorer. In their continuing commitment to…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Uncharted Supply Co.

    Building upon Uncharted Supply Co.’s revolutionary line of emergency preparedness products, this new gear will be available for purchase online via Uncharted’s website and on-shelves at official Uncharted Supply Co. retail partners across the country starting this fall. The Park Pack ($159), Wolf Pack ($89), and First Aid Plus ($124) offer a durable yet lightweight…

  • Outdoor Retailer Summer 2021 – Ignik

    Ignik has some excellent products in their lineup, foremost the brand new innovative FireCan propane fire pit. They also have the functional Gas Growler propane tank, the 2-in-1 Heater-Stove, a functional Hand Warmer, and many Heated Sleeping Systems. FireCan The Ignik FireCan is a portable propane fire pit that was engineered with fire restrictions in…

  • OR Summer 2021 – Case Knives

    Case Knives showed their innovative and stunning Marilla Knife, which felt great in hand and offered a center inlay grip and a drop point blade. I drolled over the Marilla; it was a gorgeous piece of art with high functionality.  The Kinzua is another modern knife with a tanto blade. Lastly, they had the wild-looking…

  • OR Summer 2021 – GSI Outdoors

    Pinnacle Pro Stove The GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Pro two-burner stove brings powerful camp cooking capabilities and innovations to an ultra-compact package. The stove includes twin 11K BTU high-efficiency burners and retracting legs, as well as a non-stick coated boil-over trail for quick, low-water cleanup. Update: I gave it one of my ‘Best of Show’ at…

  • OR Summer 2021 – Gobi Heat Terrain Heated Camping Chair

    The “HOT SEAT” that everyone’s talking about Camping and Glamping can be anything from sitting outside on your deck, at an outdoor patio, at a concert, and out in the actuals woods! Being comfortable and warm while enjoying any of those activities just makes everything more pleasant. The Gobi Heat Terrain Heated Camping Chair is…

  • The Big Gear Show – Uncharted Supply Company

    Uncharted Supply Company makes survival systems and first aid kits and has branched out into rafts, packs, and jumper starters. They were founded to prepare any adventurer for an unexpected survival situation. Jump Starter and USB Charger The Zeus Find everything you need in the Zeus, a portable jump starter that doubles as a flashlight…

  • The Big Gear Show – Jetboil, Eureka, and GSI Outdoors

    The Big Gear Show had some interesting camping equipment from several manufacturers. Jetboil had their ultralight/bikepack Stash stove, and Eureka had their compact butane canister SPRK stove. In contrast, GSI Outdoors had a trick TwoCan beverage and food container and is finally releasing their innovative Pinnacle Pro stove. Jetboil Stash Stove Jetboil designed the all-new…

  • Introducing Katadyn’s OPTIMUS Gemini Double Burner and BeFree Gravity Filter

    With the OPTIMUS Gemini Double Burner, the Katadyn Group launches a true game-changer for the outdoor market. The clever double burner stove impresses with high performance, minimal weight, and extremely compact design. Its outstanding features have already won over the international juries of this year’s ISPO and Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Outdoor enthusiasts can look…

  • Leave No Trace This Summer as You Explore the Outdoors

    It’s Great Outdoors Month! As the weather warms up and more people head out to explore the outdoors, the U.S. Geological Survey has tips for minimizing impacts to the environment. Leaving no trace can be a challenge and sometimes a small act can have a large impact. Land managers are faced with protecting the environment while…

  • Just In – Chamois Butt’r Coconut Anti-Chafe Cream and Skin Wash

    Chamois Butt’r Coconut Anti-Chafe Cream is perfect for all your cycling pursuits and prevents rash, chafing, and discomfort on rides. Their Skin Wash is perfect for those times where you don’t have quick access to wash up and remove crud and sweat. Coconut Anti-Chafe The first Butt’r to utilize Certified Organic ingredients: Chamois Butt’r Coconut.…

  • Get Ready for Summer Adventure with the Nakie Recycled Hammocks

    This summer, grab a hammock and get outdoors! Nakie has just the options to keep you happy, eco-friendly, and relaxed in style! The recycled hammocks made from plastic bottles make you feel good about your choices wherever adventure takes you. Leave just footprints and memories behind. Best yet, four trees are planted for every hammock sold…

  • Platypus introduces an ultralight personal filter, the QuickDraw MicroFilter System

    Delivers a superior user experience with its high-performance, fast, and easy-to-use filter design. Seattle-based Platypus®, the leader in taste-free and durable hydration and filtration systems, introduces the QuickDraw™ Microfilter System, its first foray into the ultralight personal water filtration market. This premier filtration system is incredibly intuitive, simple to use, fast and durable. The QuickDraw™…

  • Nocs Provisions Introduces The Zoom Tube 8×32 Monocular

    Nocs Provisions has just released the new Zoom Tube monocular – the latest addition to the brand’s lineup of rugged, high-quality optics. The ultimate lightweight exploration tool, the Zoom Tube is small enough to pack for any excursion yet with optics that pack a serious punch. Ultra-rugged and water-resistant, the new Zoom Tube is built…

  • Hydro Flask: Introducing Outdoor Kitchen

    For Your Best Meals, Anywhere Introducing the Hydro Flask Outdoor Kitchen. A refined approach to outdoor dining. Our new durably stylish dishes are for cooks who are going places. To basecamp, the beach, the backyard, and beyond. It’s the setting for any setting. And our lifetime warranty means you can dine anywhere, worry-free. Personal Bundle…

  • Just In – Nocs Provisions 8×25 Standard Issue Binoculars

    Waterproof, Fogproof, Compact, and Won’t Break the Bank Maybe you’ve always wanted a pair. Maybe you have a pair, but it’s so big and bulky (or expensive) that you leave it at home. The fact is, binoculars are must-have gear for the outdoors and better experience your surroundings. The Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8×25 Waterproof…